Swales and Sinclair recently traveled through the Islamic world and Ukraine, seeking to bridge cultures by meeting everyday people and taking photographs as inspiration for their art.

They have executed “pop-up” art shows that exhibit photographs in humble neighborhoods with marginalized and disadvantaged populations.

The duo has exhibited its art at charities which support homeless children, abused women in Morocco, women’s rights in Jordan, interreligious reconciliation of non-government organizations in Bosnia and Christian garbage collectors in Cairo.

In each instance, the artists sought to connect with people not normally targeted by the commercial art world.